Medicine: 

• How she fell in love with her hubby over cadavers in the anatomy lab
• Her struggle with inadequacy for the FIRST time
• Why medical school sets the stage for intimacy and life-long friendships 

Marriage: 

• Why every couple needs to discuss priorities before marriage 
• How to survive hurricanes, pandemics, and all hard situations
• The importance of engaging children in conversations about work, finances, and the world 

Money: 

• How they navigate never being on the same financial page
• Why all women need an individual spending account
• How to prepare for financial collapse 

Culture: 

• The extra involved in being a woman of color
• Being labeled “the smart little black girl”
• The unique burden and privilege of being a person of color 
• How to change the world
• The importance of staying human and encouraging humanity in others

TAKE HOME POINTS

1. When the going gets tough, it may be easier to walk away, so revisiting the shared values and discussing how priorities align can be grounding, humbling, and a way to continue loving. 
2. We may never truly be on the same page with our spouse. Although we have similar goals, we have to constantly refocus, and redefine our needs and desires. 
3. Welcome the positive energy and love in your life and shut out the toxicity.
4. Use the unique privileges you were given. Stand up for your friends, colleagues, and trainees of COLOR. Go out of your way to engage in discussions that include and do not divide. 

 

WALK AWAY ASKING YOURSELF

1. What do I want to be when I grow up?
2. If something happened to my spouse, would I know how to access our financial accounts and pay our bills?
3. How can I encourage wellness amongst my peers and myself?
4. How can I change the world today as the powerful human being that I am?

 

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